I would like to start by saying this is not a post for help. It, I hope gives an advisory for those looking to go into Hifi for the first time, or those looking to upgrade or those that just enjoy the company of a fellow audiophile.
Knowing when is enough in most tech purchases is probably the downfall of most blokes bank balances. I know because I'm always looking for the next bargain TV, amplifier or speakers. Dreaming about those floorstanders weighing a total of 70kilos that will be way too big for your room.
However, in the midst of all this day dreaming or Internet window shopping you sometimes might find yourself sat on that sofa, with the volume cranked up, reminding you why you fell in love with hifi in the first place. I will admit my system may not be the top of the line but even so, it sometimes just let's loose and reminds you....just listen to your damn music.
I'll put my hands up right now and admit, I got caught up in the whole rat race of forking out 1000s of pounds to get the best system ever. Even if it meant bleeding ears because they are way too big for the room there in. Knowing your limit is when you just sit back, unwind and appreciate what you got and why you fell in love with listening to music.
My advice as someone who went into Hifi with a rather basic knowledge to those looking to get into it, know your limits from the very start. Yes have a budget to begin with but if you feel you need to stretch that even further to get what you want, decide then and there.
I probably had a ratio spend on my hifi 70/30 to speakers. After ignoring all the advice about the amplifier taking precedence over the speakers. BIG MISTAKE! Only after purchasing a power amplifier after another 4 years of saving up have I realised how much you need to invest just to power hifi speakers!
The whole reason this post came about is when I sat down this evening, listened to a newly purchased album and it reminded me of the whole reason why I got into this. To appreciate music in its purity through a descent system. That spine tingling feeling of having the artist stand in front of you, composing your favourite music.
Don't get caught up in thinking this is form of science, endlessly looking for improvement. You will br astonished how much hifi speakers can truly give. Just whack on that album by Miles Davis, or Nina Simone, or Rage Against the Machines, whatever it may be and just enjoy what you got.
Knowing when is enough in most tech purchases is probably the downfall of most blokes bank balances. I know because I'm always looking for the next bargain TV, amplifier or speakers. Dreaming about those floorstanders weighing a total of 70kilos that will be way too big for your room.
However, in the midst of all this day dreaming or Internet window shopping you sometimes might find yourself sat on that sofa, with the volume cranked up, reminding you why you fell in love with hifi in the first place. I will admit my system may not be the top of the line but even so, it sometimes just let's loose and reminds you....just listen to your damn music.
I'll put my hands up right now and admit, I got caught up in the whole rat race of forking out 1000s of pounds to get the best system ever. Even if it meant bleeding ears because they are way too big for the room there in. Knowing your limit is when you just sit back, unwind and appreciate what you got and why you fell in love with listening to music.
My advice as someone who went into Hifi with a rather basic knowledge to those looking to get into it, know your limits from the very start. Yes have a budget to begin with but if you feel you need to stretch that even further to get what you want, decide then and there.
I probably had a ratio spend on my hifi 70/30 to speakers. After ignoring all the advice about the amplifier taking precedence over the speakers. BIG MISTAKE! Only after purchasing a power amplifier after another 4 years of saving up have I realised how much you need to invest just to power hifi speakers!
The whole reason this post came about is when I sat down this evening, listened to a newly purchased album and it reminded me of the whole reason why I got into this. To appreciate music in its purity through a descent system. That spine tingling feeling of having the artist stand in front of you, composing your favourite music.
Don't get caught up in thinking this is form of science, endlessly looking for improvement. You will br astonished how much hifi speakers can truly give. Just whack on that album by Miles Davis, or Nina Simone, or Rage Against the Machines, whatever it may be and just enjoy what you got.